Bradford Local Studies Library and West Yorkshire Archive Services (Bradford) are situated in the ground floor of the refurbished Macmillan Tower. The entrance is at the side of the building and clearly marked.

Over 2000 bound volumes of original local newspapers from across the district will be kept in the new Local Studies archive store. Public access to historical local newspapers will be on filmed reels, with some titles available digitally.

The address is:

Local Studies Library
Margaret McMillan Tower
Princes Way
Bradford
BD1 1NN

Phone: 01274 433688
Email: local.studies@bradford.gov.uk
Website: www.bradford.gov.uk/libraries/find-your-local-library/local-studies-library/

Opening hours:
For opening hours please see the above website.

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